When you were younger, you were probably familiar games like Contra, Ping Pong, Brick Game, Arcade Racing and a few others. You also probably played them in black and white on the brick hand-held game.
Who would ever think playing games could be a profession?
Today, the gaming industry has become so competitive and lucrative that the name eSports has been coined out. eSports refers to the competitive aspect of the industry where professional gamers come together to compete for a prize/medal. So much money has been pumped into this sector by game developers, publishers, advertisers and competition organizers.
ESports is fast rising in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa. At the moment, eSports will feature for the first time in 2022 Olympics and its validity as a sport will be tested over time due to certain legal and moral issues coming up in recent times.
Take a look at the market worth of Global games and decide if youbwant to be part of the industry.
Pro gamers now compete internationally. Some of the events they compete in include Major League Gaming (MLG) circuit usually sponsored by car companies like Hyundai, The International Dota 2 championship which is obviously a marketing strategy by the creators to promote the game, ESports Championship League, a non publisher event and Intel Extreme Masters.
Gaming is beyond the fun
According to this dw.com report, German scientists discovered that professinal esports gamersgo through the same stress encountered by professional athlethes.
The reality is far from what you seem. Gaming is one of the professions that require more brain power and mental effort than expected. Professional gamers dedicated a lot of time, energy, resources and mental strength.pro-gaming up a chunk of time as practice is a gamer’s tool. Lack of sleep is a thing among gamers as they must keep practicing so as to ensure that they have prepared against all odds. Often, it pays off.
Just like every other sport, gaming is introduced at an early age to most gamers hence, competition is a way of life. Internet data is also an essential thing hence all pro-gamers are streamers on Youtube and Twitch.
Since gamers spend more time practicing, they stream online a lot and use that as a way to connect with fans as well as relax.
What do you need to be a Professional Gamer?
Here's a simple list of what you need to do.
First, Pick a Game
Of course, you can’t attempt to be a gamer without a gaming hardware; pc or console. Hence, with that settled, you need a game.
Practice
Having picked your game, you need to practice over and over again. Become the best and develop skills that are rare in the gaming community.
You need to develop a reputable skill while you play individually or while you play in a group as some games like Dota 2 require lots of team work.
Join a community/Team
Having dedicated so much time to develop your skill, you need to join a network of like-minded people who will help you develop and have the opportunity to compete locally and internationally.
They will help you discover the ethics, goals, requirements to become a successful pro-gamer.
Here, you’ll discover that gaming isn’t just fun, it’s a job, a career, a way of life and overtime, you’ll be able to decide whether you want to continue as a gamer or not as you begin to see the legality and realities of the walk of life.
Go for Gold and Endorsements
After joining a team and being part of a community, you must prove yourself and win some medals.
ESports has some attractive prizes and has become so lucrative in recent times. Ability to prove yourself is one of the criteria to winning and becoming valuable in this field.
Your value will determine if publishers, tournament organizers, companies, and so on will be willing to sponsor you or your team.
Lastly, get the best gear from time to time
After winning time after time, you must invest in yourself by kitting up with the latest infrastructure.
This includes game consoles, internet facilities, ability and skill and fan base.
I hope with the listed points, you are able to find your path to becoming a Pro-Gamer.
Thanks for taking time to view my blog.
Be informed that I will be presenting Scorum at an upcoming E-Business seminar this Friday, 11th of October, 2018.
Venue: 3rd floor, Fani’s house, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
I’ll be glad to meet you there.
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